https://getrackd.dev/docs/Recent content in Docs on RackdHugoen-ushttps://getrackd.dev/docs/introduction/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://getrackd.dev/docs/introduction/<p>Rackd is a lightweight, self-contained IPAM (IP Address Management) and device inventory system built with Go and SQLite. It provides a comprehensive solution for managing your infrastructure with no external dependencies.</p> <h2 id="key-features">Key Features</h2> <ul> <li><strong>IP Address Management</strong> - Track networks, subnets, and IP allocations with conflict detection</li> <li><strong>Device Inventory</strong> - Manage servers, switches, routers, and network devices</li> <li><strong>Network Discovery</strong> - Automated scanning with multiple protocols</li> <li><strong>DNS Integration</strong> - Sync records with Technitium DNS Server (PowerDNS and BIND planned)</li> <li><strong>Webhooks &amp; Automation</strong> - Event-driven notifications and CI/CD integration</li> <li><strong>MCP Server</strong> - Model Context Protocol for AI tool integration</li> <li><strong>RBAC Security</strong> - Role-based access control with fine-grained permissions</li> </ul> <h2 id="why-rackd">Why Rackd?</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Feature</th> <th>Benefit</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Zero Dependencies</strong></td> <td>Single binary with embedded SQLite - no external database required</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>CGO-Free</strong></td> <td>Pure Go compilation for easy cross-platform deployment</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Self-Contained</strong></td> <td>Everything you need in one package</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Open Source</strong></td> <td>MIT licensed and community-driven</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Modern UI</strong></td> <td>Responsive web interface with dark mode support</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Full API</strong></td> <td>REST API for automation and integration</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="use-cases">Use Cases</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Home Labs</strong> - Track your homelab infrastructure and IP allocations</li> <li><strong>Small Business</strong> - Manage office networks and devices</li> <li><strong>MSPs</strong> - Multi-tenant device and network management</li> <li><strong>DevOps Teams</strong> - Infrastructure as code with API integration</li> <li><strong>Network Engineers</strong> - IPAM with automated discovery</li> </ul> <h2 id="quick-start">Quick Start</h2> <div class="highlight"><pre tabindex="0" class="chroma"><code class="language-bash" data-lang="bash"><span class="line"><span class="cl"><span class="c1"># Download the latest release</span> </span></span><span class="line"><span class="cl">curl -LO https://github.com/martinsuchenak/rackd/releases/latest/download/rackd-<span class="k">$(</span>uname -s<span class="k">)</span>-<span class="k">$(</span>uname -m<span class="k">)</span> </span></span><span class="line"><span class="cl"> </span></span><span class="line"><span class="cl"><span class="c1"># Make it executable</span> </span></span><span class="line"><span class="cl">chmod +x rackd-* </span></span><span class="line"><span class="cl"> </span></span><span class="line"><span class="cl"><span class="c1"># Start the server</span> </span></span><span class="line"><span class="cl">./rackd-* server </span></span></code></pre></div><p>The web interface will be available at <code>http://localhost:8080</code>.</p>